AQUACEL® Ag+ Dressings
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AQUACEL® Ag+ Dressings

AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings are antimicrobial primary dressings for use in wounds that are infected or at risk of infection. They are designed to manage the 3 key local barriers to healing - exudate, infection and biofilm.

AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings incorporate proven Hydrofiber® Technology and MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology. Specifically developed to win the battle against biofilm, MORE THAN SILVER™ technology contains three components; ionic silver together with a surfactant and metal chelating agent, which work together to deliver superior anti-biofilm performance.1

 

Reference:

1. Composition comprising antimicrobial metal ions and a quaternary cationic surfactant. Scientific Background Report. WO 2012136968 A1, 2012, Data on file, Convatec Inc.

Code
413566
Description
Square
Size
5x5cm (2" x 2")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
413567
Description
Square
Size
10x10cm (4" x 4")
Quantity
10 per box
Code
413568
Description
Square
Size
15x15cm (5.9" x 5.9")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
413569
Description
Rectangle
Size
20x30cm (8" x 12")
Quantity
5 per box
Code
413570
Description
Ribbon
Size
1x45cm
Quantity
5 per box
Code
413571
Description
Ribbon
Size
2 x 45cm
Quantity
5 per box

AQUACEL® Ag+ dressings were specifically designed to combat the challenge of biofilm with its MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology, combined with Hydrofiber® Technology. 

MORE THAN SILVER™ technology

  • Disrupt and destroy biofilm. Specifically developed to win the battle against biofilm, MORE THAN SILVER™ technology contains three components; ionic silver together with a surfactant and metal chelating agent, which work together to deliver superior anti-biofilm performance.1 
  • Rapid, superior and sustained anti-biofilm activity against antibiotic-resistant biofilm and prevents reformation of biofilm.2

 

Hydrofiber® Technology

Helps create an ideal environment for healing – and for the MORE THAN SILVER™ Technology to work.

  • Locks in excess exudate, bacteria and biofilm to help minimise cross infection and prevent maceration.*3-4
  • Micro contours to the wound bed, maintaining optimal moisture balance and eliminating dead spaces where bacteria and biofilm can grow*5-6
  • Responds to wound conditions by forming a cohesive gel, while helping to minimise pain associated with dressing changes.*7-8


References:
1. Bowler PG, Parsons, D. Combatting wound biofilm and recalcitrance with a novel anti-biofilm Hydrofiber® wound dressing. Wound Medicine 14 (2016) 6–11 
2. WHRI5860 MA322- In-vitro Antimicrobial Activity of AQUACEL Ag + Extra and AQUACEL Ag Extra against Acticoat 7, Silvercel NA and Urgotul Ag -V1. Convatec Data on File. 27 November 2018 
3. Newman GR, Walker M, Hobot JA, Bowler PG, 2006. Visualisation of bacterial sequestration and bacterial activity within hydrating Hydrober™ wound dressings. Biomaterials; 27:1129-1139.
4. Parsons D, Bowler PG, Myles V, Jones SA, 2005. Silver antimicrobial dressings in wound management: A comparison of antibacterial, physical and chemical characteristics. WOUNDS;17: 222-232.
5. Jones SA, Bowler PG, Walker M, 2005. Antimicrobial activity of silver-containing dressings is influenced by dressing conformability with a wound surface. WOUNDS; 17: 263-270.
6. Walker M, Jones S, Parsons D, Booth R, Cochrane C, Bowler P, 2011. Evaluation of low-adherent antimicrobial dressings. Wounds UK; 7: 32-45.
7. Barnea Y, Armir A, Leshem D, Zaretski A, Weiss J, Shafir R, et al, 2004. Clinical comparative study of Aquacel and paraffin gauze dressing for split-skin donor site treatment. Ann Plast Surg; 53: 132-136.
8. Brunner U, Eberlein T, 2000. Experiences with hydrofibres in the moist treatment of chronic wounds, in particular of diabetic foot. VASA; 29: